Thankful Thursday 1/31/19
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt
This quote has passed before me more than once in the past few days. And I am reminded to focus on what I have been called to do. Remember the gifts I have been given. Exercise those given gifts and talents with the resources available. Praise God for the good that is and will come. Roadblocks will come. Continuing to remember, exercise, praise (REP) builds a pattern of consistency that no roadblock will stop.
Living into our gifts and talents brings joy to our lives. Comparing our talents or gifts with others steals our time, energy, and direction away from our true purpose. And when we move away from our purpose, we move away from joy. Follow the instruction from Hebrews 12: remain fixed on Jesus. (Read Hebrews 12:1-3, 25-28Â here.)
Build your life around Jesus’s example. Do your REPs each day. And joyfully live with perseverance the life marked out for you!
Blessings to you!
All are invited to worship this Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 or 10:30 AM. If you would like to know more about these services, click here. Can’t make it to worship? Or want to revisit a message that really spoke to you? Check out our Sunday Sermons.
Gravel Hill Spring 5K is a walk/run on Saturday, March 23rd. Learn more:Â click here. Sign up:Â Register here!
Saturday, March 23rd is also the date for the 8th annual Pot Pie Dinner! Sign up to eat in or order take out.
